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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.15, 201.60 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.15, 201.60 and 93.67 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.15 : 201.60 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.15/201.60 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.15x = 201.60 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.15x = 18,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,884.14/146.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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